At today’s press conference, FFM president Ilcho Gjorgjioski didn’t want to share names of potential candidates for new national team coach, but Boban Babunski or Goce Sedloski will lead the team on an interim basis in Wednesday’s friendly against Lithuania.
Macedonian internationals performances
Goran Pandev scored a goal for Napoli in the Italian Super Cup final but also received a harsh red card, Mario Gjurovski compiled a goal and assist for Muangthong United, while Stefan Ristovski, Boban Grncharov and Vlade Lazarevski made their competitive debuts for their respective teams.
Macedonian First League – Round 1
The First round of the 21st edition of the Macedonian First League has now completed with Vardar and Metalurg, the two favorites, both recording wins over Rabotnichki and Sileks, respectively.
Manager John Toshack relieved of his duties
John Toshack is no longer manager of the Macedonian national team after a recent meeting with new FFM president Ilcho Gjorgjioski.
Macedonian Second League – Round 1
The season in the Second League began today which was marked by wins of promotion favorites such as Miravci, Skopje and Makedonija GjP.
Pandev nets one goal, receives red card in Napoli loss
Goran Pandev played a part in both goals for Napoli, scoring once just before halftime, but his night ended on a bad note after being shown a direct red card in the 85th minute.
Goran Popov to join Stoke City on loan
Defender Goran Popov will soon represent Macedonia in the English Premier League after Dynamo Kyiv has opted to send the player on a season long loan to Stoke City.
Preview: First and Second League 2012/13
The 21st edition of the Macedonian football season starts this week. Vardar will look to defend the title, Pelister returns to the First League, while Drita debuts at the highest division. The Second League also gets underway as well.
Draw held for play-off round in UCL and UEL
The Macedonian internationals involved in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League qualifications learned their opponents for the play-off round of each competition.
Lithuanian team announced
Lithuanian national team coach Csaba László revealed a squad of 22 players for the friendly against Macedonia on 15 August.